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NEWSPAPER - DO NOT DELAY USPS 207 - 960 75¢ VOL. 106 NO. 23 FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN 48734 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 In our 106th year! The Frankenmuth Parks and Recreation Department is putting the wraps on a busy 2011, one that includes improvements along the Cass River and improvements to Heritage and Memorial Parks. A 10-page annual report was submitted to the Frankenmuth City Council at its Tuesday, December 6 meeting. The highlight in 2011 in terms of park improvements was the canoe launch in Heritage Park. Construction of the launch, which is located seasonally directly north of the Harvey Kern Community Pavilion, was spearheaded by the Cass River Greenway Committee. “The floating dock seems to fit well in its location and is working as it was intended,” Frankenmuth Parks and Recreation Director Daren Kaschinske said. “This addition has not only increased recreational boating in Heritage Park, but has really stirred up a new interest in canoeing and kayaking up and down the Cass River.” The Cass River Greenway Committee is in its fifth year of existence. The volunteer group operates under three guiding principles: developing recreational opportunities along the Cass River corridor, encouraging preservation of natural lands and improving water quality. “The construction of the canoe launch was a milestone event for this group. But this group is just getting started and has more planned for the future,” Kaschinske said. The group also organizes the annual river cleanup, held in late summer. After three years, the committee and volunteers have cleaned nearly 15 miles of the Cass River, Tuscola to Bridgeport. Another capital improvement project was creating a mountain bike trail in Memorial Park, organized by Frankenmuth resident Willy Beck and completely funded by a grant from the Frankenmuth Community Foundation. The overall park system saw 25 new trees planted to replace the loss of hundreds of trees due to the Emerald Ash Borer infestation. “These trees will help in the future, but the parks are really lacking a lot of large shade trees now,” Kaschinske pointed out. Other improvements include Heritage Park Riverwalk drainage upgrades, Heritage Park ball field fence repairs, painting restrooms and the Palmer Schau Platz and crack sealing parking lots. Kaschinske said the Scout Building, ice rink and Harvey Kern Community Pavilion were used often in 2011. The pavilion, built nearly seven years ago in Heritage Park, was paid off June 30 of this year. The 30,000-square foot structure was built through the efforts of the Frankenmuth Noon Rotary Club and paid for through civic organizations, business, individuals and other donations. “The Kern Pavilion had another good year of service to the community, hosting festivals, special events, shows and other community activities. Overall, the pavilion has established its unique niche in the market and the community,” Kaschinske said. Major events begin in mid-April and run through mid-October. The pavilion was used 80 days last year, as opposed to 85 in 2010. “As groups become more experienced with using the building, some groups have cut down on the time it takes them to set up and take down for an event,” Kaschinske noted. The major events include, from April through year’s end, Bringin’ Back the 80s, Newfoundland Dog Show, Multiple Sclerosis Walk, World Expo of Beer, Bavarian Festival, Relay For Life, St. Lorenz Patriotic Praise, Volkslaufe, Michigan’s Big Country Fest, Antique Fire Muster, Farm Toy Show, Summer Music Fest, The Fabulous Hubcaps, Frankenmuth Auto Fest, Frankenmuth Oktoberfest and Bike MS. Other parks and recreation rentals included 40 picnic pavilion dates, 24 Rose Garden reservations, 11 baseball/softball weekend tournaments, 10 Schau Platz performances and 46 Scout Building rentals. The ice rink was in operation for more than a month of time, in January and February. The rink served 483 skaters over 32 days. A new water liner was purchased this year and will be installed for this year’s season. The recreation department oversees several programs, including adult volleyball on six different levels, men’s, women’s and co- ed softball, youth baseball, Start Smart Basketball, Start Smart Golf, Mother/Son Outing, Daddy/Daughter Dance, boater’s safety classes, Hershey Track & Field, Punt, Pass & Kick competition, Turkey Challenge, Walk Michigan, Frankenmuth Nights at Splash Village, Walk to School Day, Detroit Red Wings tickets and a pair of Kern Community Recreation Weekends (July and October). “Our 18 parks not only provide common space for sports, concerts, festivals, family gatherings and other public events, but also sanctuaries for quiet relaxation and the enjoyment of the outdoors,” Kaschinske said. “Supporting parks and recreation helps us build and sustain a healthy, vibrant and growing community.” The Frankenmuth Parks and Recreation Commission is chaired by Ed Foltz. The rest of the members include Vice-Chairman Dan Bade, Secretary Sue Daoust, City Council representative Gary Zeilinger, Township Board representative Tom Bierlein, School Board representative Dan Wortman and members Willie Beck, Joe Chowaniec, Anne Webb and Ed Bergman. Recreation Dept. continues making park improvements The 13 th annual Hearts for Hospice benefit dinner will be held Wednesday, January 11, at the Bavarian Inn Lodge. The event will be hosted by Hospice for Hope of Lutheran Homes of Michigan and is held annually in support of hospice. The benefit will begin at 5:30pm with a reception, followed with a buffet dinner and program. Tickets are $30 each. Contact the Lutheran Home Care before January 6 at 989-652-4663 or email at [email protected]. Author and motivational speaker Elizabeth Jefferies will give the keynote address, entitled “Staying Up in a World that’s Upside Down.” Jefferies has inspired thousands of individuals and has worked with businesses across the country to help them achieve success beyond what they had envisioned. Among her esteemed clients are General Electric, Crystal Cathedral, American Hospital Association and Churchill Downs. “Through address, Jeffries will inspire guests toward a renewed energy to live life on purpose, take control of their lives and to handle the change around us all,” Lutheran Homes of Michigan Chief Support Officer Todd Seibt said. Hospice of Hope commemorative ornaments will also be available for $10 each. For more information, visit www.agingenriched.org Hearts for Hospice benefit January 11 at the Lodge Safety and efficiency are tantamount each time fire personnel are summoned to a structure fire, vehicular accident or other disasters. The Frankenmuth Fire Department is building an addition to its hall at 218 West Genesee Street that will benefit them and speed up response calls. Construction work began last week at the station, on the northeast side of the building, along North Franklin Street. Gilmour Construction, Inc. of Frankenmuth is overseeing the project. A mid-January, 2012 completion is expected. Called a gear and entry room, the addition will measure 23 x 27 square feet and it will allow the 30 active-duty firefighters space to house their personal protective equipment. The addition cost is approximately $50,000, with money coming from the Frankenmuth City- Township Commission budget. “Right now, the firefighters get dressed next to moving trucks and with truck widths getting bigger, it squeezes them in and safety is a concern,” FFD Assistant Chief Phil Kerns said. The overall fire station measures nearly 12,000-square feet. A long-term master plan for the building calls for making the building a drive- through for the trucks, eliminating the need for the rigs to stop on West Genesee or North Franklin streets to back into the bays. The addition will have an entry door off the north parking lot, where the firefighters arrive and need quick entry into the station to keep response times low. Safety drives fire station addition Three independent anonymous tips helped the Frankenmuth Police Department wrap up two days of larcenies for at least 12 vehicles. FPD officers, with assistance from the Tuscola County Sheriff’s Department, apprehended a 20-year-old Frankenmuth female in the 1300 block of Willard Road in Tuscola County Thursday evening, December 8. The woman was arrested and lodged in the Saginaw County Jail on larceny from a vehicle charges. The incident began around 8:30am Tuesday, December 6, when the FPD “received a flood of calls from area residents who were about to go to work only to find their cars were gone through,” FPD Chief Don Mawer said. “All but one of the vehicles was left unlocked and there was no damage to the vehicles,” Mawer added. The affected residents live on Frederick, Tuscola, Mission Ridge, Ardussi, Reif, Trinklein, Heine and Willow Lane. More calls came in early Wednesday morning, December 7. “Some residents just realized something was missing from their vehicles, such as going into their glove box only to find their GPS was missing,” Mawer explained. “There still may be more out there who have not realized theft took place from their car.” An inventory of items missing determined the value to be around $2,500, which was a conservative estimate, the chief noted. Items reported missing included electronic devices, cell phone, i-Pods, a laptop and purses. Thursday evening, the FPD developed leads from three different anonymous calls. They did not know each other. A possible lynch pin in the investigation may have been a comment made on Facebook. Using cell phone technology, they determined the suspect was in the area of the 1300 block of Willard Road. The FPD and Tuscola County Sheriff’s Department set up surveillance at a home on Willard Road. When they identified her standing on a porch, they attempted to interview her. At that time, she fled on foot and was apprehended after a brief chase. Mawer said approximately 95-percent of the stolen items were recovered and will be returned to the owners. FPD solves car larceny spree with one arrest GIVING SANTA HER LIST The annual Breakfast with Santa event was held last Saturday morning at Independence Village of Frankenmuth. A total of 115 persons attended the breakfast and it raised over $560 for the Johnny Burke Children’s Foundation. Making a return visit to see Santa Claus was Gladys Greenburg, age 106 and a resident of Independence Village. Last year, she sat on Santa’s lap and this year she gave him a big hug and posed for a quick photo. The Frankenmuth Police Department is investigating a stolen vehicle incident from an area automobile dealer. The property owner at Schaefer & Bierlein Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep contacted the FPD around 8am Saturday, December 10, reporting a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, green in color, was missing from the lot. The day before, two males met with a salesman to look at that model. They got into it, started it up to listen to the engine and then left, stating they would be back later, FPD Chief Don Mawer said. The next morning, it was gone, driven off the lot sometime overnight. The FPD are seeking the two subjects. One is described as 6-foot, around 300 pounds, in his 30s and with a goatee. The second man was around 6-foot, heavy set and in his 40s. The pair arrived at the dealership driving a 1990s Pontiac Grand Am, dark in color. The stolen vehicle has been entered into Law Enforcement Investigation Network (LEIN) and the dealership has a full description of the Silverado. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FPD at 652-8371 or visit the FPD web page, www.frankenmuthcity.com and follow the links to the police. In other FPD news, early Tuesday morning, December 6, officers on patrol stopped a speeding vehicle, traveling westbound on West Genesee Street near Dehmel Road. The vehicle was driven by a 27-year-old Saginaw woman, who was traveling alone. A Secretary of State file check revealed the woman was driving on a suspended license (she had been suspended a total of three times). She also had two prior DWLS convictions. She was released at the scene and another licensed driver was contacted and drove her and her vehicle home. She was released as the FPD will confer with the Saginaw County Prosecutor’s Office regarding enhanced DWLS charges. FPD seeks vehicle stolen from city dealership lot TIGHT QUARTERS: When the fire whistle blows, the responding Frankenmuth Fire Department personnel must scurry into the station and attempt to get their gear on amid tightly-parked trucks and exhaust hoses. A new addition will give them the needed space to change and ultimately decrease response times. The above photo shows the current cramped conditions.

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VOL. 106 NO. 23 FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN 48734WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011

In our 106th year!

The Frankenmuth Parks and Recreation Department is putting the wraps on a busy 2011, one that includes improvements along the Cass River and improvements to Heritage and Memorial Parks. A 10-page annual report was submitted to the Frankenmuth City Council at its Tuesday, December 6 meeting. The highlight in 2011 in terms of park improvements was the canoe launch in Heritage Park. Construction of the launch, which is located seasonally directly north of the Harvey Kern Community Pavilion, was spearheaded by the Cass River Greenway Committee. “The floating dock seems to fit well in its location and is working as it was intended,” Frankenmuth Parks and Recreation Director Daren Kaschinske said. “This addition has not only increased recreational boating in Heritage Park, but has really stirred up a new interest in canoeing and kayaking up and down the Cass River.” The Cass River Greenway Committee is in its fifth year of existence. The volunteer group operates under three guiding principles: developing recreational opportunities along the Cass River corridor, encouraging preservation of natural lands and improving water quality. “The construction of the canoe launch was a milestone event for this group. But this group is just getting started and has more planned for the future,” Kaschinske said. The group also organizes the annual river cleanup, held in late summer. After three years, the committee and volunteers have cleaned nearly 15 miles of the Cass River, Tuscola to Bridgeport. Another capital improvement project was creating a mountain bike trail in Memorial Park, organized by Frankenmuth resident Willy Beck and completely funded by a grant from the Frankenmuth Community Foundation. The overall park system saw 25 new trees planted to replace the loss of hundreds of trees due to the Emerald Ash Borer infestation. “These trees will help in the future, but the parks are really lacking a lot of large shade trees now,” Kaschinske pointed out. Other improvements include Heritage Park Riverwalk drainage upgrades, Heritage Park ball field fence repairs, painting restrooms and the Palmer Schau Platz and crack sealing parking lots. Kaschinske said the Scout Building, ice rink and Harvey Kern Community Pavilion were used often in 2011. The pavilion, built nearly seven years ago in Heritage Park, was paid off June 30 of this year. The 30,000-square foot structure was built through the efforts of the Frankenmuth Noon Rotary Club and paid for through civic organizations, business, individuals and other donations. “The Kern Pavilion had another good year of service to the community, hosting festivals, special events, shows and other community activities. Overall, the pavilion has established its unique niche in the market and the community,” Kaschinske said. Major events begin in mid-April and run through mid-October. The pavilion was used 80 days last year, as opposed to 85 in 2010. “As groups become more experienced with using the building, some groups have cut down on the time it takes them to set up and take down for an event,” Kaschinske noted. The major events include, from April through year’s end, Bringin’ Back the 80s, Newfoundland Dog Show, Multiple Sclerosis Walk, World Expo of Beer, Bavarian Festival, Relay For Life, St. Lorenz Patriotic Praise, Volkslaufe, Michigan’s Big Country Fest, Antique Fire Muster, Farm Toy Show, Summer Music Fest, The Fabulous Hubcaps, Frankenmuth Auto Fest, Frankenmuth Oktoberfest and Bike MS. Other parks and recreation rentals included 40 picnic pavilion dates, 24 Rose Garden reservations, 11 baseball/softball weekend tournaments, 10 Schau Platz performances and 46 Scout Building rentals. The ice rink was in operation for more than a month of time, in January and February. The rink served 483 skaters over 32 days. A new water liner was purchased this year and will be installed for this year’s season. The recreation department oversees several programs, including adult volleyball on six different levels, men’s, women’s and co-ed softball, youth baseball, Start Smart Basketball, Start Smart Golf, Mother/Son Outing, Daddy/Daughter Dance, boater’s safety classes, Hershey Track & Field, Punt, Pass & Kick competition, Turkey Challenge, Walk Michigan, Frankenmuth Nights at Splash Village, Walk to School Day, Detroit Red Wings tickets and a pair of Kern Community Recreation Weekends (July and October). “Our 18 parks not only provide common space for sports, concerts, festivals, family gatherings and other public events, but also sanctuaries for quiet relaxation and the enjoyment of the outdoors,” Kaschinske said. “Supporting parks and recreation helps us build and sustain a healthy, vibrant and growing community.” The Frankenmuth Parks and Recreation Commission is chaired by Ed Foltz. The rest of the members include Vice-Chairman Dan Bade, Secretary Sue Daoust, City Council representative Gary Zeilinger, Township Board representative Tom Bierlein, School Board representative Dan Wortman and members Willie Beck, Joe Chowaniec, Anne Webb and Ed Bergman.

Recreation Dept.continues making park improvements

The 13th annual Hearts for Hospice benefit dinner will be held Wednesday, January 11, at the Bavarian Inn Lodge. The event will be hosted by Hospice for Hope of Lutheran Homes of Michigan and is held annually in support of hospice. The benefit will begin at 5:30pm with a reception, followed with a buffet dinner and program. Tickets are $30 each. Contact the Lutheran Home Care before January 6 at 989-652-4663 or email at [email protected]. Author and motivational speaker Elizabeth Jefferies will give the keynote address, entitled “Staying Up in a World that’s Upside Down.” Jefferies has inspired thousands of individuals and has worked

with businesses across the country to help them achieve success beyond what they had envisioned. Among her esteemed clients are General Electric, Crystal Cathedral, American Hospital Association and Churchill Downs. “Through address, Jeffries will inspire guests toward a renewed energy to live life on purpose, take control of their lives and to handle the change around us all,” Lutheran Homes of Michigan Chief Support Officer Todd Seibt said. Hospice of Hope commemorative ornaments will also be available for $10 each. For more information, visit www.agingenriched.org

Hearts for Hospice benefit January 11 at the Lodge

Safety and efficiency are tantamount each time fire personnel are summoned to a structure fire, vehicular accident or other disasters. The Frankenmuth Fire Department is building an addition to its hall at 218 West Genesee Street that will benefit them and speed up response calls. Construction work began last week at the station, on the northeast side of the building, along North Franklin Street. Gilmour Construction, Inc. of Frankenmuth is overseeing the project. A mid-January, 2012 completion is expected. Called a gear and entry room, the addition will measure 23 x 27 square feet and it will allow the 30 active-duty firefighters space to house their personal protective equipment. The addition cost is approximately $50,000, with money coming from the Frankenmuth City-Township Commission budget. “Right now, the firefighters get dressed next to moving trucks and with truck widths getting bigger, it squeezes them in and safety is a concern,” FFD Assistant Chief Phil Kerns said. The overall fire station measures nearly 12,000-square feet. A long-term master plan for the building calls for making the building a drive-through for the trucks, eliminating the need for the rigs to stop on West Genesee or North Franklin streets to back into the bays. The addition will have an entry door off the north parking lot, where the firefighters arrive and need quick entry into the station to keep response times low.

Safety drives fire station addition

Three independent anonymous tips helped the Frankenmuth Police Department wrap up two days of larcenies for at least 12 vehicles. FPD officers, with assistance from the Tuscola County Sheriff’s Department, apprehended a 20-year-old Frankenmuth female in the 1300 block of Willard Road in Tuscola County Thursday evening, December 8. The woman was arrested and lodged in the Saginaw County Jail on larceny from a vehicle charges. The incident began around 8:30am Tuesday, December 6, when the FPD “received a flood of calls from area residents who were about to go to work only to find their cars were gone through,” FPD Chief Don Mawer said. “All but one of the vehicles was left unlocked and there was no damage to the vehicles,” Mawer added. The affected residents live on Frederick, Tuscola, Mission Ridge, Ardussi, Reif, Trinklein, Heine and Willow Lane. More calls came in early Wednesday morning, December 7. “Some residents just realized something was missing from their vehicles, such as going into their glove box only to find their GPS was missing,” Mawer explained. “There still may be more out there who have not realized theft took place from their car.” An inventory of items missing determined the value to be around $2,500, which was a conservative estimate, the chief noted. Items reported missing included electronic devices, cell phone, i-Pods, a laptop and purses. Thursday evening, the FPD developed leads from three different anonymous calls. They did not know each other. A possible lynch pin in the investigation may have been a comment made on Facebook. Using cell phone technology, they determined the suspect was in the area of the 1300 block of Willard Road. The FPD and Tuscola County Sheriff’s Department set up surveillance at a home on Willard Road. When they identified her standing on a porch, they attempted to interview her. At that time, she fled on foot and was apprehended after a brief chase. Mawer said approximately 95-percent of the stolen items were recovered and will be returned to the owners.

FPD solvescar larcenyspree with one arrest

GIVING SANTA HER LIST The annual Breakfast with Santa event was held last Saturday morning at Independence Village of Frankenmuth. A total of 115 persons attended the breakfast and it raised over $560 for the Johnny Burke Children’s Foundation. Making a return visit to see Santa Claus was Gladys Greenburg, age 106 and a resident of Independence Village. Last year, she sat on Santa’s lap and this year she gave him a big hug and posed for a quick photo.

The Frankenmuth Police Department is investigating a stolen vehicle incident from an area automobile dealer. The property owner at Schaefer & Bierlein Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep contacted the FPD around 8am Saturday, December 10, reporting a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, green in color, was missing from the lot. The day before, two males met with a salesman to look at that model. They got into it, started it up to listen to the engine and then left, stating they would be back later, FPD Chief Don Mawer said. The next morning, it was gone, driven off the lot sometime overnight. The FPD are seeking the two subjects. One is described as 6-foot, around 300 pounds, in his 30s and with a goatee. The second man was around 6-foot, heavy set and in his 40s. The pair arrived at the dealership driving a 1990s Pontiac Grand Am, dark in color. The stolen vehicle has been entered into Law Enforcement Investigation Network (LEIN)

and the dealership has a full description of the Silverado. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FPD at 652-8371 or visit the FPD web page, www.frankenmuthcity.com and follow the links to the police. In other FPD news, early Tuesday morning, December 6, officers on patrol stopped a speeding vehicle, traveling westbound on West Genesee Street near Dehmel Road. The vehicle was driven by a 27-year-old Saginaw woman, who was traveling alone. A Secretary of State file check revealed the woman was driving on a suspended license (she had been suspended a total of three times). She also had two prior DWLS convictions. She was released at the scene and another licensed driver was contacted and drove her and her vehicle home. She was released as the FPD will confer with the Saginaw County Prosecutor’s Office regarding enhanced DWLS charges.

FPD seeks vehicle stolen from city dealership lot

TIGHT QUARTERS: When the fire whistle blows, the responding Frankenmuth Fire Department personnel must scurry into the station and attempt to get their gear on amid tightly-parked trucks and exhaust hoses. A new addition will give them the needed space to change and ultimately decrease response times. The above photo shows the current cramped conditions.

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Blessed Trinity Catholic

Frankenmuth Bible St. Lorenz Lutheran

Immanuel-Frankentrost

Faith Lutheran

St. Martin Lutheran

Reflections on

Faithby Roger Campbell

Roger Campbell is an author, broadcaster and columnist who was a pastor for 22 years.

He can be reached at [email protected]

Frankenmuth Area

Church DirectoryA guide to local houses of worship

St. John’s Lutheran

St. Matthew’s Lutheran

WALK IN THE WOODS KENNEL989-624-7387

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Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Lorenz

Tuscola and Dehmel Roads989-652-6141

www.stlorenz.orgTraditional WorshipSaturdays - 6:30 pm

Sundays - 8:00 & 9:30 amContemporary Worship

Sundays - 11 am in the gym(Last Sunday of the month service

will be at the Church)German Worship

2nd Sunday of month - 11am in church

Sunday services are broadcast on Radio 1250 WNEM at 8 am and

Cable Channel 99 at 8:00, 9:30 and 11 am

ST. MARTIN LUTHERAN CHURCH LCMS

10995 Canada Rd. • Birch RunWednesday Service: 7 pm

Sunday Worship: 8 & 10:45 amChurch Office 624-9204

www.stmartinbirchrun.orgIMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

of Frankentrost - LCMS8220 Holland Rd. (M-46)

Saginaw, MI 48601Ph. 754-0929

www.frankentrost.orgReverend Mark A. Loest

Sunday Services 8 & 10:30 amChristian Day School K-8 & Preschool

ST. MATTHEW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCA

6065 King Rd. at PortsmouthBridgeport, MI 48722 • 777-5747

Pastor Rachel LaughlinSunday Worship 8:30am & 11am

Sunday School for all ages 9:45amNursery Provided • Handicap Accessible

All are welcomed for worship!

FRANKENMUTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

346 E. Vates St.David A. Eardley - Pastor

Church Ph. 652-6858Email: [email protected]

www.fmuthumc.orgSunday Worship Services:

For June-AugustAdult Christian Education - 8:30 am

Worship Service - 9:30 amNursery Available

Church office hours:Mon-Thurs 8:30am-3pm; Fri 8:30-12:30

September-MayWorship Service 8:30 & 10:45 am

Christian Education - 9:30 amNursery Available

Church office hours:Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Preschool “Growing in God’s Love”Open Enrollment

Email: [email protected]

ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

CHURCHEvangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor Joel Willitz•Pastor Kyle MadsonPhone 652-6201 • 1200 E. Genesee

www.stjohns-frankenmuth.org.Email: [email protected]

“The Savior Comes - With Favor to the One Who Trusts”

Sunday Service 10 amSunday School, Teen

& Adult Bible Study 9 amFrankenmuth Lutheran Hour

WKCQ (98.1 FM)-Sunday-8 amWNEM (1250 AM)-Sunday-10 am

Charter Cable TV Channel 99 Mondays 7 p.m.

DISCOVER COMMUNITYIN WORSHIP!

Sunday services 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY CHURCH

3821 State Street, Bridgeport777-1840

MASSES: Saturday 5 pm;Sunday 9 am; Sunday 11 am

Pastor: Father Robert Byrne

958 E. Tuscola Telephone 652-3259

Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-4Fri. 9-12 noon

Blessed Trinity Catholic Church

Corner of Van Buren & M-46Richville, MI 48758

Pastor Robert GadekenPastor Wesley Gillaspie

Pastor Lang Yang989-868-4791

Sunday Worship Services7:45 am & 10:30 am

Bible Class (church) 9 amWednesday Worship Service 7 pm

Child Care & Pre-School 989-868-3830Parochial School K-8 989-868-4809

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church

Faith Lutheran Church4241 Williamson Rd. • Bridgeport

The Rev. William W. Hessler, PastorSunday Worship: 8am & 10:30am

Sunday School & Bible Class: 9:15amMonday Worship: 7pmHandicapped Accessible

Air Conditioned • Visitors InvitedChurch Office 777-2600

AbundAnt GrAce MinistriesHealing Hearts & Building Lives

by God’s Abundant GraceNon-Denominational

Birch Run Expo Center11600 N. Beyer Road • 989-860-1148

Pastors Doug & Vicki McIntyreSunday Worship 10 am

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Student Min. Dir. John Patnode;Children’s Dir. Anna Patnode

Worship Sun 9 & 10:45amat 565 Churchgrove

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Nursery & Classes 9 & 10:45amWed Children’s Club - Jr Hi & HS Youth Groups

Men’s & Women’s Ministries - Small Groups - Children’s Garden Preschool - MOMS

CORNERSTONECHRISTIAN CENTER

6674 Junction Rd.Sunday Worship: 10:30amWed. Bible Institute: 7pm

Pastor Kim Frank989-652-3300

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When celebrating Christmas was criminal

In 1644, the English Parliament outlawed Christmas. No celebrations of any kind were to be tolerated that commemorated the season. What caused this revolt against celebrating the birth of Christ? Was there a conspiracy to do away with Christianity? Were political leaders so determined to be inclusive that they feared the wide recognition of one religious holiday might obscure others? Did they think England was getting too religious? Were doubters demanding their rights of privacy from the songs and sounds of Christmas? Not at all! What then? Walter B. Knight, in his book, Knight’s Master Book of Illustrations, says Christmas celebrations were forbidden because they had gotten out of hand. The true meaning of Christmas had become lost in a maelstrom of drunkenness, rioting and depravity. Law abiding people found it necessary to stay indoors for their own safety. And in responding to this crisis, Parliament made celebrating Christmas criminal. What then brought back the celebration of Christ’s birth in a form that cultivated peace on earth, good will toward men? What enabled people to finally reject carnal cravings that had no reason to be part of the celebration of this historic event? “Christmas carols,” writes Knight. Excessive carnal partying gave Christmas a bad name. Musical expressions of the real meaning of Christmas restored it, ending the restrictions placed on its celebration. Thirty years after Parliament’s ban on celebrating Christmas was invoked, Isaac Watts was born. He was somewhat frail and only five feet tall, but took to books and poetry as a child, learning Latin at age four, Greek at nine and Hebrew at thirteen. Watts wrote more than six hundred hymns, among them being his enduring Christmas carol, “Joy to the World” with its focus on praise and peace. The pleasing tune was adapted from one found in the masterful work of George Frederick Handel, composer of “The Hallelujah Chorus” which still

moves crowds to rise in reverence when played by orchestras or presented by choirs at Christmas and Easter. Handel also had a hand in the music of “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night.” Other composers kept adding what are now well known Christmas carols: “Silent Night,” “Away in a Manger,” “It Came upon a Midnight Clear,” The First Noel,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” to name some favorites. Now, every year during the Christmas season, these classic carols with their life- changing lyrics are rediscovered, rehearsed, played over sound systems in malls and legally presented to millions in myriads of media outlets. This is powerful proof that living out the message of Christmas is stronger than laws, bans or boycotts in accomplishing the purposes of what began in a stable in Bethlehem so long ago. Celebrating Christmas is about more than giving; it’s about living out the inner change made in those who have received the greatest gift of all.

Frankenmuth Bible Church, 565 Churchgrove Road; phone: 989-652-3535; website: www.muthbible.org; Pastor Nathan Mains. Children’s Garden Preschool, 8:45-11:45am, Monday through Thursday. Saturday, December 17: ‘Muth Hoops K-2nd Grade Basketball; 6pm, Saturday Night Live for Senior High. Sunday, December 18: 9am, Worship, Adult & Children’s Care/Classes; 10:45am, Worship, Adult & Children’s Care/Classes. Tuesday, December 20: 7pm, Upper Room Senior High Small Groups. Wednesday, December 21: 6-8pm, Junior High Youth 6th-8th Grades; 6:15-7:45pm, DIVE Children’s Ministry (Pre-K through 5th Grade).

St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, 1030 W. Tuscola Road; phone: 989-652-6141; fax: 989-652-9071. Thursday, December 15: 11am, OWLS (Older Wiser Lutherans) Bible study and potluck at the Rock. Saturday, December 17: 6:30pm, Service in Church. Sunday, December 18: 8am, Communion Service in Church; 9:30am, Communion Service in Church, Sunday School, Bible Classes; 11am, Contemporary Service in Gym. Monday, December 19: 9:30am, Chapel of Hope Communion Service; 11am, Chapel of Hope Communion Service. Wednesday, December 21: 7pm, Service of Lessons and Carols in Church.

St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Genesee Street; phone: 989-652-6201; e-mail: [email protected]; Pastor Joel Willitz; Pastor Kyle Madson. Thursday, December 15: 10am, Outreach Meeting; 11am, Friendship Group; 12pm, FHS Bible Class; 3pm, Lutheran Home Service; 7pm, Choir Practice. Friday, December 16: 2:30pm, Tendercare Service. Saturday, December 17: Kid’s Bible Club; 2:30pm, Youth & Adult Caroling; 6pm, Communion Service. Sunday, December 18: 9am, Bible Study, Sunday School; 10am, Communion Service; 11:30am, Catechism, Christmas Practice. Monday, December 19: 7pm, Handbells. Tuesday, December 20: 1pm, Newsletter Committee. Thursday, December 22: 12pm, FHS Bible Class; 7pm, Choir Practice.

Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 958 E. Tuscola Street; phone: 989-652-3259. Thursday, December 15: 8:30am, Mass; 9am, Rosary; 7pm, Adult Choir Rehearsal. Friday, December 16: 10:30am, Mass at Independence Village. Saturday, December 17: 11am, Private Confessions to 12pm; 3:30pm, Private Confessions to 4:30pm; 5pm, Mass with Baptism. Sunday, December 18: Fourth Sunday of Advent; 9am, Mass; RCIA; Children’s Liturgy of the Word; 11am, Mass; Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Faith for 3’s, Faith for 4’s & Kindergarten Faith Formation Classes; 6:30pm, Grades 7 & 8 Faith Formation Classes. Monday, December 19: 2:50pm, Grades 1 & 2 Faith Formation Classes. Tuesday, December 20: 8:30am, Mass; 9am, Merry Widow’s Breakfast; 2:50pm, Grades 3 & 4 Faith Formation classes; 6pm, Private confessions to 7pm. Wednesday, December 21: Memorial of St. Peter Canisius; 6:45am, Morning Study Group; 8:30am, Mass; 2:50pm, Grades 5 & 6 Faith Formation Classes; 3:20pm, Grades 5 & 6 Jesse Tree Prayer Service; 4pm, Private Confessions to 6pm. Thursday, December 22: 8:30am, Mass; 9am, Rosary; 7pm, All Choirs Final Music Rehearsal.

Immanuel Lutheran Church of Frankentrost, 8220 Holland Road, Saginaw; phone: 989-754-0929; website: www.frankentrost.org; Pastor Mark A. Loest. Thursday, December 15: 12pm, Images Deadline; 7pm, Board of Evangelism Meeting. Sunday, December 18: 9:30am, Choral Matins Service; No Sunday School; No Adult Bible School. Monday, December 19: 6:30pm, Handbell Choir. Tuesday, December 20: No Public School Catechism; 7:30pm, Adult Choir Practice. Wednesday, December 21: 8:15am, Chapel Service.

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, M-46/Van Buren Road, Richville; phone: 989-868-4791; e-mail: [email protected]; website: www.stmichaelsrichville.org; school office: 989-868-4809; childcare & preschool office, 989-868-3830. Sunday, December 18: Fourth Sunday in Advent; 7:45am, Worship Service; 9:15am, Bible Class, Sunday School; 10:30am, Communion Worship Service. Wednesday, December 21: 7:30am, Bible Study; 7pm, School Children’s Christmas Program. Thursday, December 22: 8:30am, Ladies Bible Class; 7pm, Confirmation Class.

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church - ELCA, 6065 King Road, Bridgeport; phone: 989-777-5747; fax: 989-746-0227. Thursday, December 15: 9am-12pm, Pastor in Office. Friday, December 16: Crossroads Articles Due. Saturday, December 17: 8am, Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Texan on Holland Rd.; 9-11am, Children’s Christmas Program Practice. Sunday, December 18: Fourth Sunday of Advent; 8:30am, Worship; 9:45am, Sunday School, Youth Gift Wrapping; 11am, Contemporary Worship with Children’s Christmas Program. Monday, December 19: 9:30am-12pm, Pastor in Office; 6pm, Confirmation. Tuesday, December 20: 6pm, Knit Together Small Group; No Choir Practice. Wednesday, December 21: 9am, Pastor’s Pericope; 7pm, Advent Worship.

St. Martin Lutheran Church, 10995 Canada at Gera Road, Birch Run; Pastor James Chinery; phone: 989-624-9204; e-mail: stmartinchurch@ chartermi.net; www.stmartinbirchrun.org. Thursday, December 15: 10am, Bible Study with Pastor; 12pm, XYZ Retiree Group Christmas Fellowship; 6:30pm, Ladies Bible Study. Saturday, December 17: 5:30pm, Euchre Night. Sunday, December 18: 8am, Traditional Worship with Communion; 9:15am, Sunday School, Confirmation Class; 9:30am, Adult Bible Class; 10:45am, Contemporary Worship with Communion. Monday, December 19: 6pm, Elder’s Meeting; 6:30pm, Trustee Meeting.

Faith Lutheran Church, 4241 Williamson Road, Bridgeport; phone: 989-777-2600; fax: 989-777-5069; e-mail: [email protected]; website: www.faithlutheranbridgeport.org; Pastor William W. Hessler. Childcare begins at 6am each weekday. Thursday, December 15: 9:30am, Cottage Bible Study. Sunday, December 18: 8am, Service of Carols and Readings; 9:15am, Sunday School, Confirmation; 9:30am, Adult Bible Class; 10:30am, Children’s Christmas Service; 1pm, Christmas Caroling. Monday, December 19: 6pm, LifeLight Bible Class; 7pm, Advent Worship, “The Angels’ Candle”. Tuesday, December 20: 1pm, LifeLight Bible Class at Hessler Home; 6:30pm, Bell Choir Practice. Wednesday, December 21: 7:15am, Men’s Bible Study; 11:45am, Staff Devotions; 7pm, Chancel Choir Practice. Thursday, December 22: 9:30am, Cottage Bible Study.

You can’t find the spoons and forks – which box were they in? The keys aren’t where he said they’d be. You’re still getting lost on the way to the grocery store. Most of all, you miss the friends you left behind. Let a Stephen Minister be there for you as you find your way in your new community. Stephen Ministers are caring Christian men and women, trained in listening and confidentiality, who will meet with you to listen, support and encourage you during a tough time. To learn more about Stephen Ministry or to receive the care of a Stephen Minister, call St Lorenz Lutheran Church, 989-652-6141 or the Frankenmuth United Methodist Church, 989-652-6858.

TAKE A BOW: The St. Michael’s Lutheran Church congregation in Richville held their annual Christmas Concert Program Sunday afternoon, December 11, before a full house of parishioners and guests. Eight different groups performed, including the adult choir, cherub choir, combined 5th-8th grade concert choirs, teen choir, 5th and 6th grade concert band, 7th and 8th grade concert band, adult handbell choir and school hand chimes choir. The nearly two-hour concert featured Christmas scripture readings, German songs and standard and old favorite numbers. The concert was led by new Director of Music Charles Chaveriat. (News photo)

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Following a year-long investigation, law enforcement officials have closed down the Blue Water Compassion Center, located at M-15 and M-46 in Richville. On Friday, December 9, members of the Denmark Township Police Department, Flint Area Narcotics Group, Michigan State Police, Thumb Narcotics Unit and Tuscola County Sheriff’s Department executed five separate search warrants. Included in the incident was the Richville location as well as locations in Worth Township (Sanilac County) and Kimball Township (St. Clair County). According to a press release from Tuscola County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Reene, all three locations have been involved in the illegal trafficking of marijuana in purported medical marijuana facilities. The search warrant executions were part of a year-long and continuing investigation into multiple and repeated violations of Michigan’s Controlled Substances Act. Investigators have received significant assistance from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. Property seized included, but was not limited to controlled substances, records and United States currency. According to the Blue Water Facebook page, “Tincture, topical oils and medicated edibles used to treat a variety of ailments all ‘protected’ by the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act” were confiscated as well. “They also took our Toys For Tots donations along with most of our Bill Schuette Re-call petitions,” from the Facebook page. No one was arrested and the staff was free to go. At issue are the unlawful sales of controlled substances in a variety of forms and illicit proceeds derived from such transactions, the press release states. As of Tuesday, the Richville location remained closed.

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HONORARY ROTARIAN: The Frankenmuth Noon Rotary Club recently recognized 91-year-old Dorothy (Schaefer) Bierlein with an honorary membership to the group. Long-time Rotarian Dr. Harold “Gus” Braeutigam presented Bierlein with a plaque at its December 8 meeting. It read “For your dedication to community, vocational and international service.” Dorothy was born May 6, 1920 to Barney and Hanna Schaefer, attended St. Lorenz Lutheran at the Bunjes School on Jefferson Street, Frankenmuth High School ninth and 10th grades and finished at Arthur Hill High School, Saginaw. During high school, Dorothy waited tables at Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth and after graduation worked at the “Auto Insurance,” their second female employee. In 1948, she married Duane Bierlein, in 1950 they had a son, Randy, and four years later a daughter, Barbara. When the children were gone, Dorothy worked in the Schnitzelbank, traveled the world with Duane and until recently wintered in Florida with sister Irma and her husband Harry. She also had a brother, Elmer. Dorothy was a charter member of the St. Lorenz Treble Choir and bowled for nearly 60 years. Dorothy enjoys gardening, her two card clubs, stretching and toning classes at Diversified Fitness, St. Lorenz quilting and spending time with her two great-grandchildren. Before his death Duane and Dorothy founded the Duane and Dorothy Bierlein Family Foundation, which has benefited the Frankenmuth City Beautification, Frankenmuth Women’s Club Concerts in the Park, St. Lorenz initiatives, Dr. Larry Whiting’s Frankenmuth International Aid, Lutheran Home projects, Michigan’s Own, Inc. Military and Space Museum, an annual FHS Scholarship for a student studying automotive repair and the Rotary Club’s projects. Both Dorothy and Duane are Paul Harris Fellow recipients. (News photo)

A musical review of the songs of Paul Loesel and Scott Burkell will be presented on Tuesday, December 27, 7pm at the Bronner Performing Arts Center. (Sorta) Lovesongs is a cabaret style show varying from sincere and heartfelt to wacky and comedic. There is something for everyone. Paul Loesel is originally from Frankenmuth and is a proud alum of Frankenmuth High School, Venner and Western Michigan University (Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance). He is currently a Music Associate/Keyboardist for the Broadway Company of WICKED (original cast recording). Scott Burkell is originally from Caro and is a Central Michigan University alum. As

a performer, Scott has appeared in the Broadway production of TITANIC and was a member of the Augusta Barn Theatre’s acting and directing company for 17 seasons. Together, Loesel and Burkell have received the Jonathan Larson Award.

For ticket information con-tact Bonnie VanVoorhees, Frankenmuth Community Education, 941 E. Genesee St., Frankenmuth, MI 48734; 989-652-6351 or email [email protected] with any questions.

Frankenmuth Community Education presents Sorta LoveSongs, featuring the music of Paul Loesel and Scott Burkell

NEW POLE IN PLACE: When the General Motors-mandated remodeling project took place this past year, the cupola and American flag pole were removed from the roof of the Mike Young Buick-GMC dealership at 312 North Main Street. With the project nearly completed, Mike Young had a new, 100-foot flag pole installed in the parking lot between the new and used car buildings. A large American flag now graces the pole. Watch for an official flag-raising photo in a future issue of the News as well as information on the completed renovation. (News photo)

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December 22 – Diane Ciszek, Thomas Knoll, Kate Pavlicek, Karen Rees, Pat Webb, Stephen Irish, Zachary Schell, Diane Gibson. December 23 – Debra Weber, Alan Janke, Sandra Smith, Thomas Wheeler, Michael Abraham, Barb Wujkowski, Adam White, Mary Bhirdo. December 24 – Loraine Rummel, Sally White, Herman Hecht, Neil Herzog, Peter Pietsch, Jack Hildner, Thomas Mazur, Todd Hiles, Judy Ketchum, Jamie York, Kristin Jacobs.

December 18 – Mr and Mrs Martin Gugel, Rev and Mrs Timothy Huber, Mr and Mrs Paul Schiefer, Mr and Mrs Daniel Agius. December 19 – Mr and Mrs Deloss Inman, Mr and Mrs Charles Weiss, Mr and Mrs Bryan Gerlach, Mr and Mrs Stuart Aldrich. December 20 – Mr and Mrs Wayne Kizer, Mr and Mrs Dennis Keith, Mr and Mrs Gerald Rummel. December 21 – Mr and Mrs Mark Olgaard, Mr and Mrs Greg Beller, Mr and Mrs David Ward, Mr and Mrs Robert Milligan. December 22 – Mr and Mrs Donald Rodammer, Capt and Mrs Frederick Roedel, Mr and Mrs George Reller. December 23 – Mr and Mrs Aldine Kline, Mr and Mrs Clayton Hufnagel, Mr and Mrs Thomas Worley.

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WILMA REINBOLD will be celebrating her 90th birthday with her family. She was born December 26, 1921 in Frankenmuth. Her children are Tom Reinbold, Jean Crawford and Wesley (Carol) Reinbold. She has been blessed with seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She retired from Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland.

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Laura Jean Stacer became the bride of Casey Dean Bierlein in an afternoon ceremony on September 16, 2011 at the Hilton Ocean Front in Virginia Beach, VA. Laura is the daughter of Bruce and Sue Stacer, Frankenmuth. Casey’s parents are Dean and Cathy Bierlein, Frankenmuth. Harold McGee offi ciated. Maid of honor for her sister was Ashley Hopp. Bridesmaids were Kimber Hartwick, sister of the groom; MacKenzie Loomis, cousin of the bride; Veronica Vance, sister in-law of the groom; Kesley Schmitzer, cousin of the bride; and Emmily Garcia, friend of the bride. Best man for his brother was Chad Vance. Groomsmen were Jake Hartwick, brother-in-law of the groom; Dan Hopp, brother in-law of the bride; Logan

Raymond, Dan Garcia and Chris Smith, all friends of the groom. The bride wore an ivory Oleg Cassini strapless tulle over satin ballroom gown with a grand corage of white organza fl owers with crystals and pearls on the waistline. She carried a freeform Bledemeyer style bouquet with light green spider mums with trailing hopps. The bridesmaids wore clover colored knee-length chiffon dresses. A small reception was held at the Virginia Beach Hilton Oceanfront following the ceremony. A second reception was held October 8, 2011 at Fischer Hall in Frankenmuth for family and friends. The couple honeymooned at the Hilton Oceanfront in Virginia Beach, VA. They now reside in Okemos, MI.

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Nicole Pendleton became the bride of Todd Yerion on October 1, 2011 at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. The Rev. Gary Bender offi ciated. Parents of the bride are David and Lori Pendleton, Frankenmuth. Todd’s parents are Roger and Sandy Yerion, also of Frankenmuth. Norma Roenicke was organist and soloists were Brenda Sievert and Donald Bruns. Attendants for the bride were Shanna Jacobs, sister of the bride; Michelle Mahoney, Kelsey Spaulding, Claudia Ely and Gabriela Pinhalves, all

friends of the bride. Flower girl was Talitha Pendleton, cousin of the bride. Attendants for the groom were Sebastian Jesberg, friend of the groom; Andy Schubert and Alex Schubert, cousins of the groom; John Pendleton and Zack Pendleton, brothers of the bride. Ring bearer was Tyler Coffell, friend of the groom. A reception was held at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. The couple honeymooned at Disney World and are now residing in Frankenmuth.

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Philip and Rebecca Nuechterlein, Chicago, IL, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Isaac Philip, born October 30, 2011. Isaac weighed eight pounds, one ounce, and measured 20 inches long. He joins big brother, Cody, 11 years old at home. Grandparents are Jim and Brenda Ostrom, Birch Run and Wayne and Barbara Nuechterlein, Frankenmuth.

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In 1908 most students at Concordia Seminary in Addison, Illinois became very familiar with train schedules. No student would expect his family to pay his way through school and also provide transportation when the semester ended. Martin Grueber mailed this postcard to his brother, Ed, Monday, December 14. He expected to be home Saturday at 4pm and asked for a ride from the depot (probably Gera, Michigan). The train left Chicago at 10pm (Friday). Martin Grueber, who trained as a teacher, was also an amateur photographer and wrote that he would “bring some glass pictures along.”

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Derek Kroeger named Fox 66 Golden Apple recipient After tallying thousands of votes, Derek Kroeger, an AP Government and Economics Teacher from Frankenmuth High School, was declared “FOX 66’s Golden Apple Award” winner! Derek, who is an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher and coach, was presented the award in front of his cheering students. The offi cial announcement was made December 7 during “FOX66 News at 10”! Mr. Kroeger will also be recognized throughout December on FOX 66 for his tremendous achievement. In September 2008, FOX 66 created the FOX 66 Golden Apple Awards which provides local students and staff the opportunity to nominate a K-12 teacher for their tremendous work in the Mid-Michigan school system. Throughout October nominations were collected and were posted on www.wsmh.com for voting throughout November. FOX 66’s Golden Apple Awards will again be taking nominations in January. Visit www.wsmh.com for more information.

The eye-high kicks came from nearly 30 contestants in a best eye-high kicks competition held at Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland Tuesday evening. Two of the Radio City Rockettes made the trip from Detroit for the contest. The Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau front-line hospitality service awardee for the month of October is Pat Parlberg, employed at Schaefer & Bierlein of Frankenmuth. List Elementary School earned the National Blue Ribbon of Excellence Award. List was one of 264 schools nationally to earn the designation.

McDonald’s of Frankenmuth hosted the kick-off event for the 6th straight year and the eatery realized it’s biggest day ever for the Toy’s for Tots program. This year, the total was $10,400 in toys and cash, compared to $6,700 in 1990. Cub Scouts from Troop 3255 learned the art of pretzel making at a recent visit to the Frankenmuth Pretzel Factory. Frankenmuth’s Ron Maurer was the Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce Holiday Shopping Spree winner. His name was drawn from over 550 entries. A fourth-quarter press dealt the Frankenmuth varsity basketball team a 71-52 loss Tuesday evening at Bridgeport. The nonconference game was the season opener for both schools.

Pelzer’s Lady Eagles downed Flint Beecher, 49-32, to win the Regional Championship. The win over Beecher, last years’ Class B State Champions, moves the Eagles into the State Class B Quarterfi nals where the Frankenmuth squad will take on Manistee High School. After 5 ½ years at Saginaw Steering Gear, John Deterding left his job in the accounting department to accept the position of Frankenmuth City Treasurer,

replacing Ruth Deibel who is retiring after 22 years in offi ce. The Frankenmuth Eagles boys’ varsity basketball team played well, but not quite well enough as they lost a last second heartbreaker to Bridgeport, 47-46.

Of the $760,444 property taxes billed, $609,533 is earmarked for the Frankenmuth School District. The Fechter building just south of Leslie Hardware is nearing completion and will house Nuechterlein Electric and the News. Dave Janke, a 15-year-old local bowler, rolled the second highest score in Saginaw junior bowling history, a 720. Frankenmuth’s drop-out rate of 0.8% is the lowest of the 13 school districts in Saginaw County. The Bavarian Inn has added an old world tradition, a “Zwiebetrum” or Onion tower.

Five 4-dwelling units are beginning construction on East Genesee by Parkview Developments. Residents oppose the relocation of M-83 at the south entrance to the city. Bavarian Inn and Zehnder’s Hotel are listed in the new edition of the Duncan Hines Travel Book, “Adventures in Good Eating.” The city of Frankenmuth is on the air every Saturday with Lois List as announcer and Bill Rau as disc jockey. The Conservation Club has closed its grounds to all types of hunting after 30 to 40 men banded together and chased deer.

Postmaster Fred Zehnder suggests sending Christmas greetings by fi rst class mail for only 3¢. Mrs. Emmanuel Trinklein posed with her Gingerbread Village with 16 cookie houses

she and her husband made. Hubinger’s Super Market continues grand opening specials with a chance to win a Murray bicycle. Popular cigarettes are only $1.87 a carton. The Chamber of Commerce annual Christmas lighting contest offers seven turkeys for the best job of decorating.

Santa Claus will arrive here Saturday to offi cially open the Christmas shopping season. Headlines: No Frankenmuth soldiers in Pacifi c war zone, draft quotas rising quickly, take four area men to Army with a dozen going next week. Trinklein Dairy has announced that there will be no Sunday deliveries of milk. Frankenmuth Woolen Mill has 100% virgin wool blankets priced from $7.50 to $12.00. Hubinger Lumber Co. has been appointed as distributors of Blue Beacon Coal. Dear Santa, I want a two wheel bike and some nuts and candy. Your friend, Bruce Bartlett. P.S. Don’t forget my little brother, Henry.

Changes to the Youth Employment Standards Act On October 18, 2011, the Youth Employment Standards Act, P. A. 90 of 1978 – Impacting Minors 16 and 17 Years of Age was amended as follows: Section 11. (1) …a person shall not employ a minor 16 years of age or older in an occupation subject to this act for more than any of the following periods: (e) If the minor is a student in school and school is in session, 24 hours in 1 week.’ [emphasis added] Given this change, an up-dated CA-7 Work Permit has been released. This form and additional information may be obtained from the Michigan Department of Education’s website at http://www.michigan.g o v / m d e / 0 , 4 6 1 5 , 7 - 1 4 0 -6530_2629_59590---,00.html If you have any questions or need additional information and/or clarifi cation, please do not hesitate to call Tamara Ley, Cooperative Education Director, Frankenmuth High School at (989-652-9955 ext. 2116).

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Obituaries

Josee J. Lang, 55 Josee J. Lang, Frankenmuth,passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 at her home. Age55 years, Josee Marcotte was bornonNovember18,1956 inMontreal, Canada to Therese and the late Rosarie Marcotte. She was married to Thomas W. Lang on July 23, 1977.He precededherAugust4,2000. Joseewasemployed by Morley Inc. as a Bilingual Call Specialist and was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Surviving are four children, Steven (Randi) Lang, North Carolina, and David Lang, Shelly Lang and Angela LangallofFrankenmuth;twinbrotherPierre (Susan) Marcotte, brother Mitch Marcotte and sister, Chantal (Sam) Anderson, andmany nieces and nephews.FuneralMasswillbecelebratedon Thursday December 15, 2011 at 11am at BlessedTrinity Catholic Church, 958E. Tuscola St., Frankenmuth.Fr. Robert Byrne will officiatewith burial in FrankenmuthTownship cemetery. Josee’s family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home ofFrankenmuth; 590 N. FranklinSt. onWednesday from 1-8pmand at church on Thursday from 10am until the time of service. There will be a Vigil Service onWednesday at 7pm.Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the AmericanCancer Society. Please sign the guest book or share an onlinecondolence with the family at www.cederbergfh.com.

John O. Gorman, 56 JohnO.Gorman,Frankenmuth,passed away Sunday December 11,2011atHenryFordHospitalDetroit.Age56years,Johnwasborn on November 1, 1955 inFlint, MI to Jack and ArlissGorman. HewasemployedbyBirchRunSchoolsfor26yearsand amember of FrankenmuthUnitedMethodistChurch.Johnwas an avid hunter, golfer and outdoorsman. Surviving are two daughters, Jessica Gorman, Charlottesville, VA and Jazell Gorman,Frankenmuth;hismother,ArlissGorman, Midland, MI; two brothers, Jay (Beth) Gorman, Frankenmuth and Jim (Janice)Gorman,FifeLake,MI;anuncle,DonGorman,Flushing,MI;andmany nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his father JackGorman.FuneralserviceswilltakeplaceonThursday,December15,2011at 1pm at FrankenmuthUnitedMethodistChurch,346E.VatesSt., Frankenmuth. The Rev.DavidEardleywillofficiatewithburial to follow in HammondTree Cemetery, Birch Run, MI. John’s family will receive visitors at Cederberg FuneralHome of Frankenmuth, 590N. Franklin St. on Wednesdayfrom 1–8pm and at church onThursday from 12pm until thetime of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to FrankenmuthUnitedMethodistChurch. Please sign the guest book or share an onlinecondolence with the family at www.cederbergfh.com.

Irene L. Horton, Gladwin,formerly of Frankenmuth,passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the PinesNursing Home in Gladwin.Age 96 years, Irene Schmitzerwas born April 18, 1915, theyoungest of five children. Shewas married to Earl Horton in1943;heprecededherindeathin1982.Irenehadbeenemployedas an administrator at M. Curry Tool and Die Co. for over 28years. She was a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church inFrankenmuth. Irene loved tohunt and fish and shot her lastdeerattheageof90years.Shealsokeptdancinguntilshewas96yearsold.Survivingareason,Ron(Alma)Horton, Gladwin, daughter-in-law, Cheryl Horton, SouthCarolina, four granddaughters and one grandson; Kimberly (Jerry) Wilford, Linda (Dan) Jacobs, Annette Herron, EricHorton, and Sara (Charlie)Stern; 11 great grandchildren. Irene was preceded in death by one son, Leroy, three sisters, a brother, and husband, Earl Horton.Funeralservicewilltakeplace11am Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the Cederberg FuneralHome of Frankenmuth, 590N.Franklin St. Burial will follow

in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Saginaw. Irene’s family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 2pm to 8pm onWednesday and on Thursday from 10am until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Lorenz Lutheran Church,The Lutheran Home ofFrankenmuth, or Our SaviorLutheran of Gladwin. Please sign the guest book or sharean online condolence with the family at

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Dr. Samuel James Prisk,Frankenmuth, passed awayTuesday, December 6, 2011 atthe Covenant Medical Center – Cooper. Age 89 years, Samwas born on April 25, 1922in Kearsarge, MI to the late William and Ida Prisk. Hewas married to Jeanette (Janet) WaackinRedford,MIonAugust31,1946.ShepredeceasedhimonJanuary12,2002.Samwasself-employed as a dentist for 53 years.HewasamemberoftheFrankenmuthUnitedMethodistChurch and a lifelong member of the Boy Scouts ofAmerica,where he received the Silver Buffalo Award. Sam servedin the Korean War and was a

memberoftheAmericanLegionPost 150, VFW, Shriner’s, andMason’s.Hewasmadehonorarymayor of Livonia. Surviving are two sons and one daughter; James F. andNancy Prisk of Lake,MI, LoriSellenraad of Frankenmuth,MattandKimPriskofTraverseCity; grandchildren, Robb, Alicia and Bobby Maphies,Megan and Geoff Hamelin,BenjaminSellenraadandfiancéeAshley Snyder, Anne Prisk,Audrey Prisk, great-grandsons;Jacobb and Jett Prisk, and asister Margaret Peg Vitany of Frankenmuth. Sam was preceded in death by two brothers; William Camp PriskandJosephPrisk.FuneralservicestookplaceonSaturday,December10,2011atFrankenmuthUnitedMethodistChurch, 346 E. Vates St. TheRev. David Eardley officiatedwith burial in Oakland HillsMemorial Gardens, Novi, MI. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Boy Scouts of America or Shriner’s Hospitalfor Children. Please sign the guest book or share an onlinecondolence with the family at www.cederbergfh.com.

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Dorothy Mae Semrau of Armada,MI and Frankenmuth,died Monday, November 28,2011 at the Lutheran Home inFrankenmuth.Ageof 84years,DorothywasbornJuly29,1927inDetroit,thedaughterofHarryWalter and Marie Margaret (nee Schneider) McMillan. Dorothy was an East Detroit HighSchoolgraduate.OnJune22,1949, shemarriedRogerP.

Semrau at Immanuel Methodist ChurchinEastDetroit.In1949,Dorothy earned a Bachelor of ArtsDegree inEducation fromWestern Michigan, and from Wayne State University earneda Master’s Degree in Library Sciencein1971andanEducationSpecialist Degree in Instructional Technologyin1981.Shewasalifelong educator, a librarian in the Romeo School District, introducing computers to their library system and a former Latin and English teacher. Dorothy was a member of the Armada Library Board, theArmada Literary Club and theFrankenmuthUnitedMethodistChurch. She loved to read and enjoyed cooking, playingthe piano and hosting Bridge Club with her many friends in Armada. Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Gail (Steve) Sylvester and Kim Semrau; grandchildren, Matthew, Mark and MichaelSylvester; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Roger,May3,2010;parentsandbrother, Thomas McMillan Sr. A funeral service took placeon Friday, December 2, 2011at Armada United MethodistChurch,23200E.Main,Armada.The Rev. David Eardley, pastor of Frankenmuth UnitedMethodist Church and the Rev. CurtisClarkeofArmadaUnitedMethodist Church officiated.Burial followed in Willow Grove Cemetery, Richmond Township.

Dorothy Semrau, 84 Kevin M. Pires, South Lyon, MI, formerly of Frankenmuth, diedquickly and painlessly of heartcomplicationsonDecember12,2011,nearhishomeandfamily,at age 51 years. The boots of suchamanmayneverbefilledbut his memory will encourage us all to try in his stead. Hewasafather,brother,friend,soldierandproudAmerican.Hewas loved immensely and will be missed by all. R.I.P. Kevin. We love you. Kevin was born May 22,1960 inAntioch,CA. Hewasemployed by Means Industries until he transferred to L & W Engineering in Bellville, MI wherehecurrentlyworked.Hewas a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. Surviving are his three children; Alexandria(KennethII)Weber,Carpentersville, IL; Jacob Pires, South Lyon, MI; and Lucas Pires, VirginiaBeach,VA;atwinsister,KarenChapman,Roseville,GA;two brothers, Paul (Brenda) Pires, College City, CA; andJohnPires,Oakland,CA.FuneralServicewilltakeplaceon Saturday December 17,2011, 11am at Blessed TrinityCatholicChurch,958E.Tuscola

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Third-quarter scoring spurt lifts Eagles by Vassar First-game jitters could have been a factor early on for the Frankenmuth varsity boys’ basketball team last Friday evening at Vassar. However, the Eagles came out in the third quarter, took better shots and used their depth to pull away from the Vulcans and notch a victory, 56-49. ‘Muth used a 19-7 third quarter run, knocking down shots while Vassar failed to convert points on shots in the lane. FHS trailed 27-20 at halftime in front of a fairly-packed gym, including an inspired Eagle student section. The team was down 17-10 after eight minutes of action. FHS Coach Andy Donovan used all 11 players, led by senior guard Kent Redford and his 25 points. Junior Adam Bookmyer was key in the second half, finishing with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Bryce Frahm also contributed 11 points in the win. “We played the first quarter tentatively and we definitely were nervous. We took some bad shots and played some sloppy defense. But they scored 17 first-quarter points and just 32 points the rest of the way,” Donovan pointed out. Redford was 9 of 18 overall from the floor, 5 of 11 from the three-point line. He was 2 for 2 from the free throw line, had two blocks, two steals and two rebounds to his game resume. “Obviously, Kent was great. He made good decisions and played a very good all-around game,” Donovan noted. Bookmyer was 5 of 6 from the

floor with a blocked shot to go with his boards. Frahm was 5 of 8 with a three-point shot and four rebounds. “Bryce played well, especially late in the fourth quarter by being aggressive on offense and he did a very good job on Henrik Von Richhofen, their German exchange student,” the coach said. Vassar’s Nathan Greaves scored 16 points and Josh Peplinski netted 12 points and 13 assists. “That third quarter was big. We took better shots and our depth made it a track meet . . . we are at our best when we go up tempo,” Donovan said. Donovan also took notice of the FHS fans. “I love it when they travel to another team’s gym and make it their own, a home-game feel for us,” Donovan praised. As a team, FHS was 15 of 28 from two-point range (54 percent), 7 of 23 from the three-point line (30 percent) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line (83 percent. The Eagles totaled 22 boards, three blocked shots, four steals, nine assists and took two charges while committing nine turnovers and 19 fouls. Frankenmuth travels to Tri-Valley Conference East Division Caro for a 7:30pm contest on Friday, December 16. The Eagles will wrap up the 2011 portion of the season with a nonconference home game against Class A Bay City Western. The Warriors were MHSAA state semifinalists last season but opened with a loss to Class C Nouvel Catholic Central last Friday, 47-44.

The Frankenmuth varsity girls’ basketball team welcomed Tri-Valley Conference East Division squad Birch Run December 8 and squared their overall record to 1-1 with a 68-40 triumph over the Panthers. FHS Coach Tom Keller went to his bench early due to foul trouble and discovered how well sophomore Shelby Scharrer can play. He also learned that despite a less-than-efficient offense the team has scored over 60 points in its opening two contests. Frankenmuth opened the game rather sluggishly, taking a 13-7 lead. “Again, we had another sloppy start . . . 10 first-quarter turnovers is too many,” Keller said. “Fortunately, our defense looked a little better with nine first-quarter steals.” Rae Zink was in foul trouble throughout the game, which gave Scharrer some extra minutes and she answered the call. “For only her second varsity contest, I thought she gave us some really good minutes on both ends of the court. She was the front of the press, causing some problems for their shorter guards and she did a good job cleaning up around the basket and knocking down free throws, which Shelby has been working hard on in practice,” Keller explained. Scharrer finished with 13 points, including a 7 of 10 performance from the free throw line. She had six rebounds and four steals. The Lady Eagles extended their lead to 32-18 at halftime and the score was 48-26 heading into the final quarter of play. “We still really aren’t playing real smooth on the

offensive end, but to be managing over 60 points a game is a pretty good output,” Keller pointed out. “It is exciting to think of what we can do once we start running our offense a little more efficiently and get some more production out of our posts.” Senior Desirae Duvernois led the Lady Eagles with 14 points, to go with her six assists, five deflections and four steals. She was 6 for 9 from the field. “Des had a great all-around game. She seemed to be everywhere. With her, Olivia (Shelton) and a couple others, we have so much team speed. Now we just need to start using it a little smarter and anticipate where the plays are going to be made,” Keller said. Meghan Miller chipped in with nine points, canning two, three-point shots. Zink posted seven rebounds, two steals, two assists, four deflections and a team-high three blocked shots. Shelton led FHS with six steals and had seven points. As a team, Frankenmuth was 23 of 60 from the floor (38 percent), 4 of 18 from the three-point line (22 percent) and 18 of 27 from the free throw line (68 percent). The Lady Eagles collected 38 rebounds, 28 steals, 16 assists, 20 deflections and eight blocks while committing 27 turnovers and 22 fouls. Keller’s charges will host TVC East school Caro Thursday, December 15, for a 7:30pm game (following the junior varsity game). They will travel to Bridgeport on Monday, December 19 for a 7:30pm tilt and then participate in the Motor City Round Ball Classic at Detroit Country Day on Tuesday, December 27.

Lady Eagle cagers open TVC East season with a 68-40 win over BR

The Frankenmuth High School Youth Pitching and Catching Clinic will begin its two-month run early next year. The clinic will begin Tuesday, January 3, and will be held every Tuesday and Thursday through Thursday, March 8. The free clinic will be held in the Rittmueller Middle School balcony beginning at 6:30pm. Each date will be broken into three, 40-minute sessions: 6:30pm, 7:10pm and 7:50pm. Former FHS girls’ varsity Coach Joe Chowaniec is the clinic’s lead instructor. He will be joined by current FHS varsity Coach Brad Walraven, members of the Lady Eagle varsity pitching staff and Frankenmuth Youth Softball coaches. Catchers are encouraged to attend as techniques and fundamentals will be shared for that position as well as pitching. Pitchers should have their own catchers. The clinic, which has operated over the winter months for nearly 20 years, is open for girls in elementary school through high school. Chowaniec asks that participants pre-register at [email protected].

FHS youth pitching clinic begins January 3 at RMS

The Frankenmuth varsity wrestling team opened up its 2011-12 season by entertaining a pair of nonconference schools on December 8. The Eagle matmen took on Hemlock and defeated the Huskies, 48-24, and then stopped Sandusky, 64-18. It was the first match for new Coach Cam Thomson, a former FHS wrestling standout and former assistant coach under program founder Mike Stuart, who led the team for the past decade. “It was a great first couple matches for the guys. Some of the guys had their first varsity matches and represented very well,” Thomson said. “Christian Lambeth had the most exciting match of the night and ended up winning 12-11 against Hemlock with a takedown with less than three seconds to go in the match – a move that erased a

10-11 deficit to win 12-11.” Ten Frankenmuth grapplers were double winners on the evening. They were: Cameron Helwer (103), Lambeth (119), Brendon Helwer (130), Ricky Schurr (140), Quinn Hoffman (145), Jared Maurer (160), Kaleb Wilson (189), Glenn Darrow (189), Sam Deschaine (215) and Brennan Webb (heavyweight). Frankenmuth will host St. Charles and Tawas tonight (December 14) at 6pm before traveling to the Farwell Team Challenge on Saturday, December 17, at 8am. After the Christmas break, ‘Muth will travel to Caro on Wednesday, January 4, to take on the Tigers and North Branch in the first Tri-Valley Conference East Division match of the season.

FHS grapplers open with two wins

December is the month high school wrestling teams look to get some serious mat time as they prepare for their league and big tourney action for the winter. The Frankenmuth Varsity Wrestling Invitational served that purpose for 10 schools last Saturday in the FHS gym. With three mats featuring nonstop action, Ortonville-Brandon came out the winner with a 5-0 record. Michigan Lutheran Seminary was second at 4-1, Yale High was third at 4-1 and Frankenmuth was 3-2. FHS opened the day with a

72-6 victory over Bad Axe, dropped a close 39-31 decision to Michigan Lutheran Seminary, pounded Valley Lutheran, 66-6, downed Midland Dow 45-24 and fell to Yale, 44-30. “The MLS match came down to the heavyweight class and we had Brennan Webb competing. We knew he had to pin his opponent to win. We tried a risky move that just did not work out,” FHS Coach Cam Thomson said. On the day, heavyweight Sam Deschaine was 5-0, followed by Brennan Webb (215), Ricky Schurr (140) and Quinn Hoffman (145) all at 4-1 and

Kaleb Wilson was 3-1 at 189 pounds. Deschaine is 7-0 overall for the season. “Our upper weights are solid. Sam is experienced and we expect a lot out of him as well as the other upper weights, who are seasoned and been around a while,” Thomson said. “Quinn and Brennan are great leaders as well.” Thomson is joined by Assistant Coaches Mike Stuart and Cam McMeans. Thomson was also pleased with all the parental help, “which made the invitational even better.”

Eagle wrestlers gain experience at own invite, take fourth place

GETTING A GRIP: Frankenmuth varsity wrestler Sam Deschaine, top, looks to pin his Midland Dow opponent during last Saturday’s Frankenmuth Wrestling Invitational. Deschaine was 5-0 on the day, the Eagles finished 3-2 and took fourth place in the 10-team tourney. (News photo)

ALEX KUEFFNER . . . right, drives past a Vassar defender during last Friday’s season opening game for the Frankenmuth varsity basketball team. The host Vulcans owned a 27-20 halftime lead but a 19-7 third-quarter scoring binge gave the Eagles the lead and the eventual victory, 56-49. (News photo)

KENT REDFORD . . . lays in a quick two points following a steal. (News photo)

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ST. LORENZ CENTRAL TEAM WINS HOLIDAY CLASSIC

The St. Lorenz 7th Grade Central Team recently took first place at the Peace Lutheran Holiday Classic. Pictured are front row (l-r): Adam Schnierla, Joe Bickel, Matthew Heinzman and Collin Anderson; back row (l-r): Markos Azucar, Tyler Solak, Aaron Haubenstricker, Jonathan Ebmeyer, Jared Davis, Danny Stone and Coach Scott Mueller.

RMS WRESTLING CHAMPION: Rittmueller Middle School student Conner Maurer capped an undefeated wrestling season on Saturday, December 10, at the Tri-Valley Conference Championships held in Carrollton. Maurer took first place in the 115-pound weight division. Following two byes, Maurer pinned a Caro opponent in the semifinals and in the title match, pinned a North Branch wrestler in the second period. The RMS team is coached by Cam McMeans.

Ski-Snowboarding Club set to begin in 2012 A ski/snowboarding club for the Frankenmuth school district will begin in 2012. Any child age seven and up, parents and adult siblings can join. We will be meeting at Mt. Holly ski area on Mondays after school starting January 9, 2012. Parents are responsible for transporting children and they have the option of staying and skiing with their children. Look on Mt. Holly’s website for more info (www.skimtholly.com) Please call David or Jennifer Shamel (989-624-5465 or 989-621-4882) or email at [email protected] to sign up and for pricing.

Hall of fame DVD on sale The DVD from the 10th annual Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony is now on sale. To order a copy, please send a check or money order for $13 to the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 20301, Saginaw, MI 48602. Please make checks payable to the SCSHOF. The banquet DVD features testimonial videos and acceptance speeches from the inductees. Honored inductees included Ed Albosta, Tom Anagnost, Bob Becker Sr., Joe McDonald, Art Pelzer, Tammie Spatz-Stone, Marshall Thomas, Archie Tullos, Ron Vondette and the 1943-44 Arthur Hill state champion boys basketball team. Also receiving awards were scholarship recipient Mitch Sikorski of Nouvel Catholic Central High School and co-Athletes of the Year, Peyton Apsey of Hemlock High School and Kayla Engelhard of Valley Lutheran High School.

MEET THE FHS WRESTLING TEAM: The Frankenmuth varsity wrestling team opened its 2011-12 season last week with a triangular victory and a fourth-place finish at its own 10-team Frankenmuth Invitational. Team members are, front row (l-r): Assistant Coach Cody Cataline, Young-Jin Jeong, Quinn Hoffman, Austin Robishaw, Brenden Helwer, Christian Lambeth, Cameron Helwer and Assistant Coach Cam McMeans. Middle: Ethan Beck, Ricky Schurr, Kaleb Wilson, Jared Maurer, Glenn Darrow, Jordan Stainforth and Alex Mawer. Back: Coach Cam Thomson, Devon Ostermiller, Alex Helwer, Sam Deschaine, Jesse Micho, Cameron West, Brennan Webb and Assistant Coach Mike Stuart. Missing: Tyler Walker, Mitchell Hoffman, Trey Valasek and Tyler Strobel.

(News photo)

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A horrifying crime oc-curred in Lapeer County this week. A 43 year old woman was murdered, the victim of domestic violence. Her 9 year old son was also in-jured before the father/hus-band took his own life. Two other small children in the home were unharmed but witnessed the events. In the blink of an eye, three small lives were forever changed. The victim was a well-respected, well-liked Lapeer attorney. Domestic violence is an epidemic in this coun-try. Statistics vary, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in four women has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime. Estimates range from 960,000 incidents of violence against a current or former spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend to 3 million women who are physically abused by their husband or boy-friend per year. Women accounted for 85% of the victims of intimate partner violence, men for ap-proximately 15%. Nearly three out of four (74%) of Americans personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence.

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TURKEY DAY AT LIST PRESCHOOL

List Preschool and parents enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings at our annual Thanksgiving day feast. Pictured (back row, l-r) Dwight Wenta, Craig Hecht, AJ Wise and Todd Sprowl; (front row, l-r) Landen Wise, Luca Furlo and Jack Rice.

Jim Slezak to speak at Western Thumb TEA Party December 15 Jim Slezak, candidate for Congress, will be speaking on Thursday, December 15 at the Western Thumb TEA Party from 6-8pm at the Bullard Sanford Library,520 W. Huron Ave, Vassar. A former state lawmaker from Genesee County he is running to replace departing U.S. Rep. Dale Kildee. Jim Slezak served

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diseases and climate change. Combustion of coal exceeds both natural gas and crude oil in its emissions. Although some of these emissions can be reduced through technology, they are proven to create serious health problems in areas where they are emitted excessively. The only environmentally unfriendly thing about wind is its effect on birds and their migration. Cars, glass, cats, and pesticides all make far greater contributions to bird

mortality than windmills. Wind companies are working to further minimize this impact. Global energy consumption is on the rise, wind power even more so. Thirty-fi ve percent of all new U.S. generating capacity added in the last 4 years was wind. The energy, jobs and environmental benefi ts of wind hold great promise, not just for the rural Midwest and Great Plains, but for all of America, rural and urban alike.

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The long-range shooting was dialed in for the Frankenmuth varsity boys’ basketball team Tuesday evening (December 13). The host Eagles arched in a dozen, three-point shots as they mauled Tri-Valley Conference East Division foe Millington, 75-34. “We’ve got some great shoot-ers and we found ourselves

open quite a bit. Our press got us some of those easy shots but the defense was defi nitely key in this game, with 18 steals and 26 forced turnovers,” FHS Coach Andy Donovan said. ‘Muth ran out to a 26-8 fi rst-quarter lead and pushed the ad-vantage to 48-17 at halftime. Senior Kent Redford poured in 31 points, fi ring in seven, three-pointers and going 6 of 7 from

the free throw line. He also had four rebounds, two steals, two assists and a blocked shot. Alex Kueffner tossed in 14 points and was 4 for 5 from the three-point line. Adam Bookmy-er added 11 points, six boards, two blocked shots, three steals and three assists for a great, all-around game and Chris List netted six points and four re-bounds. As a team FHS was 14 of 30 from two-point range (47 per-cent), 12 of 26 from the three-point line (46 percent) and 11 of 14 from the free throw line (79 percent). The team totaled 25 rebounds, four blocked shots, 18 steals and 17 assists while com-mitting just 10 turnovers and 13 fouls.

Eagle cagers bury Cards, 75-34

The Frankenmuth varsity girls’ basketball team rolled to its 30th consecutive Tri-Valley Confer-ence East Division win last night (Dec. 13). The Lady Eagles hosted Millington and came away with a 64-34 triumph. The win moves ‘Muth to 2-1 overall and 2-0 in the East. Frankenmuth raced out to a 20-4 fi rst-quarter lead, thanks to its press and pressure defense. FHS led 35-11 at halftime, extending it to 53-17 in the third quarter and fi nished with a 30-point margin of victory. “Our press was really solid tonight. Girls were fl ying to the ball and reading passes and when they combine their quickness with that antici-pation, our press can really be effective,” FHS Coach Tom Keller said. Desirae Duvernois produced well for her team, scoring 11 points, dishing eight assists and three steals. “I thought Des had another solid game for us. She is playing as well at point guard for us as she has in her entire career,” Keller added.

Keller was pleased the starting lineup cut back on the turnovers, committing only 10 in the fi rst half. Taylor Wood led the way for Frankenmuth with 13 points and six steals. She made three trey shots and had four steals. Meghan Miller canned 12 points. Rae Zink amassed fi ve steals and fi ve defl ections and Jordan Skiba fi nished with six boards and fi ve steals. Overall, nine players scored for the home team. “I was really happy with Taylor Wood’s per-formance. She shot the ball great and gave us her typical hustle plays, too,” Keller pointed out. “I know she’s been a little frustrated lately so she defi nitely deserved a good game like this.” For the game, Frankenmuth was 24 of 52 from the fl oor (46 percent), 5 of 15 from the three-point line (33 percent), and 11 of 16 from the free throw line (69 percent). The team collected 25 rebounds, 26 steals, 22 assists, 19 defl ections and two blocked shots while committing 29 turnovers and 16 fouls.

Solid press leads Lady Eagle cagers past Millington, 64-34

THE OFFENSE AND DEFENSE . . . clicked for the Frankenmuth varsity girls’ basketball team Tuesday night as the Lady Eagles defeated Millington, 64-34. Top and left, Taylor Wood drives past a Cardinal defender en route to a 13-point night. Top and right, Angie Ritter meets her Mill-ington opponent near half court while on the press. (News photos)

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Secretary of State offices to close for Christmas & New Year’s holidays Secretary of State Ruth Johnson reminds residents that all branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The closures are: Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26, for Christmas; SUPER!Centers will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 24; Friday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Jan. 2 for New Year’s; SUPER!Centers will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 31. The Department of State mails notices to motorists 45 days before their driver’s license or license plates expire to give them ample time to renew. Licenses and plates that expire on a day when state offices are closed, such as a holiday or weekend, can be renewed the following day without penalty. People renewing license plates, driver’s licenses and ID cards can do business by mail or online at www.ExpressSOS.com. Easy to follow instructions can be found with the renewal notice. Additional services can be done online as well. License plate tabs can also be renewed at Self-Service Stations, many of which are available around the clock. Visit the Branch Office Locator at www.Michigan.gov/SOS to find a Self-Service Station near you. With the exception of holidays, branch offices are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 5pm. Smaller branch offices may close for the lunch hour. On Wednesdays most offices are open from 11am to 7pm, with those in city centers open 9am to 5pm PLUS offices and SUPER!Centers are open from 9am to 7pm on Wednesdays. SUPER!Centers also provide Saturday hours from 9am to noon. For more information about branch office locations, hours and services, visit www.Michigan.gov/SOS and sign up for official Secretary of State Twitter feeds at www.twitter.com/MichSOS and Facebook updates at www.facebook.com/MichiganSOS. Customers also may call the Department of State Information Center to speak to a customer service representative at 888-SOS-MICH (767-6424).

Parkinson’s group to meet Dec. 21 The December Meeting of the Frankenmuth Area Parkinson’s Support Group will be held, Wednesday, December 21, 1pm in Harmony Hall at Independence Village. Featured this month will be the annual Christmas Party, and everyone is invited to bring a wrapped white elephant gift and some goodies to share. There will be fun and surprises at this meeting. Everyone with an interest in Parkinson’s disease is invited to attend any or all of these support group meetings held on the third Wednesday of each month. Questions can be directed to Marilyn Bernthal (989-652-2515).

GIRL SCOUTS ACCEPT DONATIONS FOR RESCUE MISSION

Frankenmuth Area Girl Scouts decorated the Mitten Tree at the Wickson Library on December 1. All donations will be delivered to the Saginaw Rescue Mission. The Troop leader is Theresa Adler of Frankenmuth Township and can be reached at 989-928-3220 for further information. Pictured are (front, l-r) Allison Haubenstricker and Martha Valone; (back row, l-r) Grace Adler and Alexandra Ramirez.

Roll up your sleeves during this holiday season and win The American Red Cross would like to remind all eligible donors to roll up their sleeves to help save lives while the weather is still nice. As we all know, Michigan weather can change in an instant and we need to be prepared for when the winter storms arrive. Please help us remind people as they get into

the holiday spirit to make blood donation a part of their holiday plans. This holiday season, give the gift of life by donating blood. It takes about an hour and costs nothing. Donate on someone’s behalf. Donate for those in need. If you are not eligible to donate blood, you can donate your time. For information on how you can make a difference this season, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Everyone who attempts to donate this December has a chance to win a $500 Best Buy gift card, a $250 Meijer gift card and could be one (1) of 15 people invited to Sundance Chevrolet in Grand Ledge on March 1 (gas cards provided for those who live 60+ miles outside of the area) for a chance to win a 2012 Chevy Cruze. Thank you for all you do to help the life-saving mission of the American Red Cross.

Veitengruber Family

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Bavarian Lodge is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2011. All 300-plus rooms are named after prominent Frankenmuth family names or fi rms. The Lodge has three different phases and in honor of the Lodge’s anniversary, the News will be reprinting the fi rst 100 family histories.

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Veitengruber Family

he Veitengruber family wouldcertainly be high in contention if asingle family were to be chosen ashaving the largest number ofdescendants from one immigrantcouple. The family name has beenextended to eight generations of

ancestors of Johann Michael Veitengruber and AnnaMaria nee Auernhammer who arrived in Frankenmuth in1846 – the year after the German colony was founded.

The couple’s descendants are known to number morethan 2,000 persons as of the year 2005.

The Veitengrubers had a distinct advantage inestablishing their enormous lineage in America. Unlikemost of the early settlers who came single or childless,Johann Michael and Anna arrived in Frankenmuth withsix grown children. Marie Barbara was 22 when theymade the voyage; Marie Margaretha was 19; Anna Mariawas 17; Johann Leonard was 15: Johann Michael was 12;and Johann George was 10.

The oldest daughters got married shortly after the familyarrived. Maria married George Baierlein and they hadfour children: Michael John (died young), MargaretNaegele, Marie Wenige and John Michael.

Marie Margaretha married Johann Leonard Bernthal in1847. He was one of the colony’s original 15 settlers who came to Frankenmuth two years earlier. They hadsix children: George Leonard, Margaretha Kern, GeorgeMichael, Maria Kunigunde Woelzlein, John Konrad andJohann George.

Three of the other four children also eventually gotmarried and raised families. The youngest son JohannGeorge never married. Anna Maria married George M.Bickel. Their three children were: Jacob, Leonard andMarie.

Jacob’s daughter Emilie married William Zehnder Sr.,grandfather of Bavarian Inn Lodge Owner and President,Judy Zehnder Keller.

Johann Leonard had the largest family with 10 children.He married Anna Margaret nee Stroehlein. Their oldestsons, John Michael and John Leonard, operated theVeitengruber Lumber Mill on the north side of GeneseeStreet. The mill manufactured cheese boxes and sawedand planed lumber. Their other children were: AnnaBarbara Roth, Anna Maria Bernthal, Johanna Otto, JohnWilliam, John Carl, Maria Roth, Margaretha Dinse and Heinrich.

Johann Michael married Anna Barbara nee Stern and they also had a large family of nine children. Theirchildren were: Leonard, John Michael, George Adam,Martin, Sophie Keinath, Katharine Kaesemeyer, MaryOlsen, Margaret Olender and Anna Rega.

The Veitengrubers came from Graefensteinberg nearGunzenhausen, Germany. They settled on a farm onWest Genesee in Frankenmuth. The acreage extendedfrom the present Churchgrove Road to Main Street. TheFrankenmuth City Hall, Universal Houdaille Plant andFrankenmuth Fire Station occupy the land as of the year2005.

Like most of the earliest settlers, Johann Michael was afarmer. He died at the age of 59 on January 14, 1858.He only lived in Frankenmuth for 12 years.

The Veitengruber family tree recently began an eighthgeneration of Johann Michael’s great-great-great-great-great-grandchildren. Most of the descendants do nothave the family name, however Veitengrubers from thefourth, fifth, sixth and seventh generations still live inFrankenmuth.

Researched & Compiled by Bavarian Inn Lodge

For copies of Family Histories go to www.bavarianinn.com/familyhistory

Sports ‘NOther Stuffby Sand Hosen

Comments from the Canadian Side...

Botch Run beginnings…important dates. 1841 – Military Trail improved and at that time called the Saginaw Turnpike. 1853 – February 18, Birch Run granted township status by the Saginaw County Supervisors after application was made by 19 freeholders.

Bus Gwaff…A fifth grade student informs a kindergartner not to put his pencil in his mouth and chew on it, because it comes from China and has lead-based paint, which can cause him serious health problems. The kindergartner informed him he got his pencils from Saginaw.

Saginaw County Road Commission…has announced they will be cutting back more on winter snow and ice removal. It again begs the question “where is the money for county roads going?” Tuscola and Huron County put Saginaw to shame. No excuse for the lousy rural roads we have.

Fan mail…A question has been asked. What is a Gribb’l? Answer: It’s usually used in referring to a

dog. If you get angry at it for something it did you would usually hear “du vodoltes hundsgribb’l!” Gribb’l is also the name of Marty Rogner’s dog.

Next question…What is the Gottfried Hubinger Award all about? Answer: Gottfried Hubinger was a son of John M. Hubinger, who along with his brother, John G., was the enterprisers who brought the saw mill and flour mill to Frankenmuth along with many other businesses. It was common to hear the expression ‘Gottfried Hubinger!’ when someone made some kind of mistake or was flustered.

Belated Happy 90th Birthday…to Dorothy Zehnder, one of the Canadian Side’s greatest residents. She is a great example of what the love of life, the Lord and your work can do for you.

Signs of Winter…A B CDi Katz left in Schnee.Da Schnee get weck,Di Katz left in Dreck.

A B C The cat walks in the snow. The snow melts, The cat walks in the dirt.

Sunst get alles gut?

Later, Hosen

Financial Focusby David B. Bonkowski, Financial Advisor

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Charitable giving helps everyone To participate in the spirit of the holiday season, you may be thinking of making some charitable gifts. If so, you’ll no doubt enjoy helping a group that does valuable work. But to begin with, it’s important to understand just how necessary your gifts are to the country’s social fabric. Given the effects of the Great Re-cession and the slow recovery, it’s not surprising to learn that charitable giving fell a combined 13% in 2008 and 2009, after adjusting for infla-tion, according to The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. And although 2010 giv-ing increased by 2.1%, again adjusted for infla-tion, many groups are seeing tough times as 2011 comes to a close. So your gift counts. And it can count for you, too. By contributing to a qualified tax-exempt organization [e.g., a charitable group that has received 501(c)(3) sta-tus from the IRS], you may earn valuable tax de-ductions. This is true whether you give cash or another type of asset, such as stocks or real estate. And you may be able to get further tax benefits if the noncash asset you’ve donated has appreciated in value since you purchased it. Making charitable gifts now may help you re-duce your taxable estate. As you may know, the

estate tax exemption level has fluctuated in recent years, so it’s hard for any of us to say for sure that we won’t be subjecting our estates to these taxes. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t take steps now to plan for possible future estate taxes. One such step might involve establishing a char-itable remainder trust. Under this arrangement, you’d place some assets, such as stocks or real estate, in a trust, which could then use the assets to pay you an income stream over a certain period of time. When you establish the trust, you may be able to receive tax benefits based on the amount the charity is likely to ultimately receive, the charitable group’s so-called “remainder interest.” Upon its termination, the trust would relinquish the remaining assets to the charitable organiza-tion you’ve named. Keep in mind, though, that this type of trust can be complex; to establish one, you’ll need to work with your qualified tax advi-sor and estate-planning attorney. Another popular contribution vehicle is the “donor-advised fund.” Here’s how it works: You give cash or appreciated securities to the donor-advised fund, with the expectation of receiv-ing a tax deduction for the contribution in that same year. You recommend which charities are to benefit from the contributions to the fund, and the fund invests and manages your contribution, along with the other assets in the fund. Again, you’ll need to consult with your qualified tax ad-visor before establishing a donor-advised fund to help ensure you obtain any expected tax benefits. As we’ve seen, you can follow different chari-table giving strategies. But however you choose to make charitable gifts, you can take satisfaction in helping worthy organizations while possibly improving your own tax picture.

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CITY OF FRANKENMUTHDOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYANNUAL REPORT: FISCAL YEAR 2010-11

December 12, 2011

In accordance with Section 5.470 of Chapter 56 of Title V of the Code of the City of Frankenmuth and Section 125.1665 of the Code of the State of Michigan, the following annual report of the City of Frankenmuth Downtown Development Authority is presented for the year ended June 30, 2011.

Revenues Taxes levied $ 40,149 Taxes captured 995,207 * Detail Information: Taxes Captured * Special assessments 136,675 City of Frankenmuth $426,742 Interest earnings 82,857 Delta College 99,622 Miscellaneous 10,500 County of Saginaw 376,866Total Revenues $1,265,388 Downtown Dev. Auth. 50,532 District Library 41,445 Total $995,207Expenditures Administration $ 164,581 Maintenance 304,059 Debt Service 927,130Total Expenditures $1,395,770

Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures $ (130,382)

Fund Balance, Beginning $ 666,517

Fund Balance, Ending $ 536,135

Memo Information:

Outstanding Bonded Indebtedness:

Principal Interest TotalDowntown Development Bonds $3,569,250 $860,050 $4,429,300Special Assessment Bonds 1,593,550 397,823 1,991,373

Initial Assessed Value Captured Assessed Value of the Development Area of the Development Area

Totals $42,216,550 $51,098,161

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There’s a place in my heartthat’s not like any other,

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From your family

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(8) PUBLIC INVITED TO SATURDAY BINGO – 6:30pm, early games; 7pm regular games. Frankenmuth Conservation Club, 8415 E. Curtis Rd., Frankenmuth. License #A-04136. Proceeds go to the Conservation Club projects.

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(2) FIREWOOD – Warm your hearth for the holidays. Mixed hardwood, split, free delivery locally. Al Poellet, 989-284-0727.

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The family of Greg Scharrer would like to express their gratitude for the support, prayers and love you have shown us during Greg’s ill-ness and at his passing. Also a heartfelt thank you to the pastors for their words of comfort. May the Lord bless you and your fami-lies during this CHRISTmas season and throughout the new year.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has designated these physicians as a Patient-Centered Medical Home for 2011-2012. They are among a select group of primary care physicians in Michigan who are improving patient care by adopting the PCMH model of care.

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Hometown Miracles:

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Jill Paveglio, MD

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Henryk Pietrus, MD

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Countdown to Christmasby Dietrich Bronner

As the days dwindle down before the biggest celebration of the year, friends and family will frantically search for last minute gifts to fl ood the Christmas tree. Yet, let’s not forget to focus on the real reason for the season. That’s easier to do when your procurement of presents is all “wrapped up.” For fi nal last-minute gift ideas for even the hardest to buy for, simply stroll the streets of your town, stop in all the unique shops and cross off all the names you’ve yet to buy for on your list. Why pay for shipping when a world of wonderful presents awaits you in your own town? Shopping locally for gifts is also a gift to our economy, helping dollars fl ow locally to help out our region. Millions of visitors fl ock to Frankenmuth for plenty to fi nd, so I’m sure you can load up on local treasures that will certainly fi ll the bill in a unique way. For Frankenmuth Farmers Market t-shirts, sweaters and tote bags to enjoy now or for Market Money gift certifi cates to use when the Market returns, call Laurajeanne Kehn at (989) 295-9766. Market Money comes in any “size,” never expires and ensures you’re giving a “tasteful” gift of good

health and great support to our farmers! Stop worrying about what to buy and shop locally so that you can rest, relax and really enjoy the anticipation of the Christmas celebration!

Honey Roasted Roots

Serve the best at your Christmas buffet with Market honey and produce you stored from our fall season.

5 large carrots and/or parsnips, peeled2 rutabagas or celeriac, peeled, sliced into wedges1 onion, peeled, sliced into wedges2 Tbsp. oil½ tsp. salt½ tsp. pepper2 Tbsp. fresh sage8 Tbsp. Victoria Farms honey, warmed

Mix oil, salt, pepper and sage and pour over vegetables, tossing to coat. Spread vegetables on two greased rimmed baking sheets and bake 40 minutes at 400°F, turning occasionally. Brush with honey and roast 10 more minutes or until slightly charred and tender. Make vinaigrette by whisking ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp. honey, ¼ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper. Remove vegetables to a serving dish, drizzle with a few spoonfuls of vinaigrette, and serve remaining vinaigrette on the side.

Full article available at www.frankenmuthfarmersmarket.org

“ALL OUT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS” ON HGTV TO FEATURE BRONNER’S

Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland will be featured in the Christmas special, “All Out American Christmas,” scheduled to air on HGTV Friday, December 23, at 1pm. “All Out American Christmas” will feature people, businesses, etc. who go “all out” to celebrate Christmas. Crews from Meeting House Productions filmed at Bronner’s in March and November for the special. The extensive Christmas decorations of Verona Reinert at 9549 Krueger Rd., Frankenmuth, were also filmed. The ladies of the Haman family, enthusiastic Bronner’s shoppers from the Grand Rapids area, were filmed in November during their annual shopping trip to the World’s Largest Christmas Store®.

Community Education Activities:

Dec 20: Microsoft Excel Ad-vanced, $50, FHS Media Cen-ter, 6:30pm.Dec 21: Microsoft Excel Ad-vanced, $50, FHS Media Cen-ter, 6:30pm.**Watch for our winter fl yer to drop in your mailbox the end of December.

Community EducationSpecial Events:

Dec 27: Sorta Love Songs, fea-turing Paul Loesel and Scott Burkell, $15, 7pm, Bronner Per-forming Arts Center. Reserved seating.

For information contact: Bonnie VanVoorhees, Frankenmuth Com-munity Education, 941 E. Genesee St., Frankenmuth, MI 48734 989-652-6351 or email [email protected] with any questions.

CHRISTMAS SCENES . . . like this are all over the City of Frankenmuth as area residents prepare for Christmas and New Years. This illuminated Nativity scene, along with a well-decorated tree, glowing snow and pine wreaths is located at a home in the Bavarian Estates subdivision.

(News photo)